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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.65, 733.86 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.65, 733.86 and 258.59 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.65 : 733.86 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.65/733.86 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.65x = 733.86 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.65x = 189,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,770.69/489.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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